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Trussler Hat Trick powers Varsity Blues to OUA McCaw Cup Final

TORONTO, ON – The atmosphere at Varsity Arena was nuts. A section of Varsity Blues fans serenading the goalie’s name. A section of Gryphons fans chanting “Go Gryphs Go” to try and encourage the team.  “It’s awesome. The crowd really pumps us up. It’s something we always look forward to at home,” said Toronto Varsity Blues captain Taylor Trussler. The one name fans should be … Continue reading Trussler Hat Trick powers Varsity Blues to OUA McCaw Cup Final

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Grawbarger’s late goal powers Varsity Blues to Game 1 victory over Bold

Sports are split seconds. From split second decisions, to quick moments, it’s simply nothing else. With 19 seconds remaining in the game, a faceoff was to the right of TMU Bold goalie Lauren Griffin. Just four seconds later, the puck was in the back of their net. Varsity Arena played host to a nail biter in Game 1 of the Subway Series as Toronto won … Continue reading Grawbarger’s late goal powers Varsity Blues to Game 1 victory over Bold

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Toronto eliminates TMU in thrilling series finale

TORONTO, ON – Nothing gets better than a game 3. Do or die. It brings the best out of both teams. Leave it all out there on the ice. Every chance you get just becomes that more important.  It was a back-and-forth affair inside the Mattamy Athletic Centre. Game 3 featured three different lead changes. It ended up being the Varsity Blues that got the … Continue reading Toronto eliminates TMU in thrilling series finale

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Kai Edmonds records shutout as TMU forces Game 3

Toronto, ON- With their backs against the wall Kai Edmonds delivered in an elimination game, recording a shutout as the Bold took down the Varsity Blues 1-0 on Saturday night. In elimination games the first goal is always the most important one. The Bold had multiple opportunities to do so on the power play but the penalty kill of the Varsity Blues stole the show … Continue reading Kai Edmonds records shutout as TMU forces Game 3

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The Jett Has Landed: Toronto Wins Game One over TMU

Toronto, ON – “Are you going to Thursday’s hockey game?” That question was among the chatter leading up to the heavily anticipated OUA MHKY matchup between the TMU Bold and the Toronto Varsity Blues. Despite a dominant performance offensively from TMU it was Toronto’s Jett Alexander who made 41 saves to secure the 4-1 win and the 1-0 series lead over the Bold. The TMU … Continue reading The Jett Has Landed: Toronto Wins Game One over TMU

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Toronto pushes win streak to 16 games with win over TMU

Toronto, ON – They were coming in as the underdog. All the pressure’s was on Toronto. That was the message to TMU Bold by coach Lisa Haley in advance of their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Varsity Blues and for good reason. The number one ranked team in the country, the Toronto Varsity Blues were winners of 15 straight heading into Saturday and owned … Continue reading Toronto pushes win streak to 16 games with win over TMU

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Brock Badgers earn win, spoil School-Day Game against TMU

Toronto, ON – There isn’t an atmosphere in OUA hockey quite like the school day game. On Friday morning, the TMU Bold and the Brock Badgers got their chance to experience the school-day game atmosphere as students from across Toronto filled the seats of Mattamy Athletic Centre. “It was great. We love having the kids here,” Erika Crouse said post-game. Unfortunately for the Bold and the … Continue reading Brock Badgers earn win, spoil School-Day Game against TMU

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Laurier Golden Hawks complete MHKY sweep of TMU Bold

TORONTO, ON – The TMU Bold have been one of the hottest teams in the OUA West division, winning five of their last six games. However, of their five losses, two have come against the Laurier Golden Hawks.  On Thursday night, the Golden Hawks successfully swept the season series with a 2-1 win. “It’s disappointing. I didn’t think we had much urgency; our execution was … Continue reading Laurier Golden Hawks complete MHKY sweep of TMU Bold

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